The team of British ex-champ Anthony Joshua is looking for another option if the fight with Tyson Fury does not take place.

This was stated by promoter Eddie Hearn.

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We still haven't received a contract.. I was told that he would come in the evening. But we will continue to work on the date of December 17, despite the information about December 3. Just in case the fight with Fury doesn't happen..

Our priority now is to organize this battle. We can't rely on Fury, but if it's true, we'll have a duel.. Let's see what happens in the near future,"

On the night of August 21, 2022, Usyk defeated Joshua by split decision in a rematch, which took place in the city of Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). Thus, the Ukrainian defended all the titles taken from AJ last fall, and also won the vacant belt of The Ring magazine..

Fury on the night of April 24, 2022 knocked out his compatriot Dillian White and retained the WBC title, after which he announced his retirement.

Earlier, Usyk said that he was only interested in a fight with Fury for the title of absolute world champion.. At the same time, the Ukrainian said that this year he no longer plans to enter the ring..

The Crimean intends to heal old injuries and fully recover after the revenge from Joshua, as well as spend time with his family. In response, Fury invited Joshua to fight in December of this year..

Joshua, 32, has 24 wins (22 by KO) and three losses on his track record.. For the first time, AJ lost in June 2019 to Andy Ruiz, but in December of the same year he defeated the Mexican in a rematch and regained his titles.

Fury, 34, has 32 wins (23 by KO) and one draw..